Saturday, June 20, 2009

Royal Ascot 2009


I thought everyone might enjoy some lovely hats from this week's Ascot races. In the Royal Enclosure, ladies are required to wear appropriate formal day dress and must wear a hat or substantial fascinator. Gentleman must be attired in black or gray morning dress including waistcoat and top hat.





















(Photos courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk)
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16 comments:

  1. alison giese InteriorsJune 20, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Wonder if the lovely Kate Middleton was in attendance??? I do think the British paps would've provided snaps if she had been...
    I for one think she is SPOT on in terms of style and poise. HEL-LO William!?

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  2. Beth ConnollyJune 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    MLHP-I am not a royals watcher, but I doubt she attended. I believe there is a whole protocol of no dates to official functions unless you are engaged.

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  3. annechovieJune 20, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Beth, thanks for sharing these - very interesting and lots of points to these ladies for creativity. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Beth ConnollyJune 20, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Anne-I love the bowl of strawberries. Have a great weekend!

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  5. ceeceeJune 20, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    It always seems like a contest for the weirdest of all. Maybe I'm missing something. Why would anyone want to put something that looks like a spaceship on top of their head? Ha!
    Catherine

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  6. A Gift Wrapped LifeJune 20, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Quite fascinating when you actaully look at these creations....looks like they have fun with the tradition. There's that Queen of ours(she is our Queen here in Canada too)looking so dowdy!

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  7. Dumbwit TellherJune 20, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Fun photos. Ohh...to be a Brit!!

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  8. Beth ConnollyJune 20, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Catherine-I adore hats and have many as wild as these. At Ascot, to be photographed, unless you are a Royal, you need to have your hat large and unique. I think they're quite fun.

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  9. Beth ConnollyJune 20, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Sande-You've got to love the Queen. I think all the hats are fabulous!

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  10. Beth ConnollyJune 20, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Dumbwit Tellher-I'd like to be an American, but have everyone wear hats!

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  11. Sarah KlassenJune 21, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    These are amazing! These pieces are pure art and fashion combined. I would personally have a headache after 5 min. but I applaud these strong ladies~

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  12. Beth ConnollyJune 22, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Sarah-I have many like these and they are quite light. Especially the fascinators and feather ones.

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  13. AverillJune 22, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Great fun, thanks!

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  14. Beth ConnollyJune 22, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Averill-I'll have to find these photos-but this year one hat was with licorice and last year one was a whole wheel of Stilton. Last time I came back from London, I carried on 3 enormous hats from Harrod's. Thankfully, they upgraded us to First Class!

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  15. Sanity FairJune 22, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    The only thing more fascinating than these hats is how they stay on!!! Fabulous selection. I had so much fun looking at these.

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  16. Beth ConnollyJune 22, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    SF-They are wonderful. So British!

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